Where Can You Study Welding Near Hobbs?
- New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, 2 miles away, offers Associate of Applied Science in Welding and Certificate in Welding.
- Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad, 67 miles away, offers Welding Technology - Associate of Applied Science and Welding Technology - Certificate.
- South Plains College in Levelland, TX, 74 miles away, awarded 89 certificates, 4 associate degrees in welding in 2022–23.
- Welder pay in New Mexico: a median $59,840 a year (BLS, May 2025).
Welding Programs Near Hobbs
| College | Distance | Welding awards |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Junior CollegeHobbs | 2 miles | 3 certificates, 1 associate |
| Southeast New Mexico CollegeCarlsbad | 67 miles | 3 certificates, 3 associate degrees |
| South Plains CollegeLevelland, TX | 74 miles | 94 certificates, 5 associate |
| Odessa CollegeOdessa, TX | 75 miles | 112 certificates, 16 associate |
Welding programs near Hobbs, sorted by straight-line distance. Awards: welding credentials conferred in 2022–23 (IPEDS). Blank cells have no federal figure.
Welder Pay in New Mexico
Welder pay: annual wages for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in New Mexico (2,390 jobs); U.S. median $53,750. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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Sources
- Official welding program pages of the 3 welding schools above (each college name links to its page), reviewed September 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions and College Navigator.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.